59-1-1005 - Suits against commission and its employees. - Utah Statutes

59-1-1005. Suits against commission and its employees.
(1) A taxpayer may bring a civil suit against the commission for recovery of actualdamages and costs incurred by the taxpayer if:
(a) the commission or one of its employees intentionally or recklessly takes possession ofa taxpayer's property in disregard of its published procedures, laws, or rules; or
(b) otherwise intentionally or recklessly disregards published procedures, laws, or rules.
(2) An award of actual damages and court costs in a suit under this section may notexceed $100,000.
(3) If the court finds that the civil action brought by the taxpayer is frivolous, the courtmay impose a penalty of up to $10,000 against the taxpayer.

Amended by Chapter 9, 2001 General Session